Commissioning Manager – BESS, Juno Beach

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Airswift


Juno Beach , Florida, United States

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reference

Job reference
1270592

location

Location
Juno Beach , Florida, United States

sector

Sector

Energy – Renewables

function

Function

Commissioning

type

Employment type

Contract

date

Date published
March 16, 2026

Airswift is seeking highly skilled and detail-oriented Commissioning Manager to support our client on large-scale BESS projects. This is a long-term contract to work remote.   

The BESS Commissioning Manager is responsible for leading the testing, startup, and performance validation of large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and hybrid solar-plus-storage facilities. This role serves as the Owner’s representative, overseeing system compliance, safety, commissioning activities, reporting, and all contractor/vendor performance testing at the project site.

Location: Primarily remote, with periodic travel across the U.S. for site testing (up to ~20%). Additional responsibilities include remote support through SCADA monitoring.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in safety programs and site audits.
  • Support PPA, GIA, and ISO testing activities.
  • Manage test energy forecasting and required notifications.
  • Support SCADA/IT teams with functional checks and ICCP validation.
  • Develop commissioning schedules with SCADA integrators and project teams.
  • Execute Site Acceptance Testing and support alarm verification processes.
  • Perform OEM testing, plant balancing, capacity testing, and AGC/AVR support.
  • Review system performance data and identify deficiencies.

Requirements:

  • Hands-on experience with BESS installation and startup.
  • Deep technical knowledge of Lithium-Ion batteries, DC systems (0–2,000 Vdc), and AC systems (480 V–34.5 kV).
  • Experience with containerized/skid mounted systems, controllers, SCADA, transformers, and combiners.
  • Ability to develop and execute commissioning processes.
  • Troubleshooting experience with control and SCADA systems.
  • Strong communication, organization, and scheduling skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice-to-have:

  • Engineering or electrical background in power system construction and startup.
  • Experience commissioning 100+ MWh or 5+ BESS assets.
  • Strong understanding of BESS technology and integration.
  • SCADA experience preferred.

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